Are all reproduction hoods created equal?
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Are all reproduction hoods created equal?
I am still looking for a nice used hood for my F150 since hail damage destroyed mine. I have not found anything in very good shape. I would really like to just find an Oxford White original hood to just swap out.
I know from past experience with vintage cars and from others on these truck groups that reproduction is almost never as good as OEM. I especially hear that about tail gates. That said, is this true of reproduction hoods for our trucks, and if so, is there one brand that is the best? Or, are they all junk?
NPD usually has some of the better stuff. Has anyone used their hood?
https://www.npdlink.com/product/hood...0000%26year%3D
I know from past experience with vintage cars and from others on these truck groups that reproduction is almost never as good as OEM. I especially hear that about tail gates. That said, is this true of reproduction hoods for our trucks, and if so, is there one brand that is the best? Or, are they all junk?
NPD usually has some of the better stuff. Has anyone used their hood?
https://www.npdlink.com/product/hood...0000%26year%3D
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Funny you mention Rock Auto, I just ordered some new KYB shocks from them. I don't see any hoods listed under 1994 F150.
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Yeah, Dynacorn is one of the best manufacturers for vintage Mustang stuff. I've got a 65 and have several friends with Mustangs. I only see one hood option from NPD for our trucks. I sent a message to ask for more details on it.
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I just double-checked and I also don't see hoods listed on their site. That was last year in April or May when I ordered it through them. Another option to find a CAPA hood is to call your local junkyards. Believe it or not, they can get these brand new. Also, your local body shops should be able to track one down. It's worth every penny finding a CAPA certified in my opinion.
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I just went out to measure and compare my new CAPA hood with the factory OEM hood in three different places as it varies where you take the measurement and all 3 locations measured the exact same thickness.
I’m pretty sure the brand of that CAPA hood is Keystone. And yeah you are right about the shipping costs. I remember the shipping for mine was very close to the price of the hood! About a month later I was curious and asked my local junkyard about getting a new CAPA hood from them and they quoted me less thanks to their commercial account.
I’m pretty sure the brand of that CAPA hood is Keystone. And yeah you are right about the shipping costs. I remember the shipping for mine was very close to the price of the hood! About a month later I was curious and asked my local junkyard about getting a new CAPA hood from them and they quoted me less thanks to their commercial account.
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Check with LQK. They have pretty much taken over the used parts business and the aftermarket in many places. They now own Keystone auto parts.
They are all over Texas in the used and aftermarket business. If you are a business with a federal tax ID and a state sales tax ID (if applicable in your stare), you can get some big discounts.
They are all over Texas in the used and aftermarket business. If you are a business with a federal tax ID and a state sales tax ID (if applicable in your stare), you can get some big discounts.
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I generally agree that aftermarket body panels are nowhere near as good as OEM, but it would have to be better than one full of hail dents. I've been looking at salvage yard hoods for 3 months and multiple trips and all have been junk. I did pick up a decent one on Marketplace yesterday that has one ding in it. I hope this one turns out nice after being painted.